mine mechanical engineer

Code 2144.1.12

Mine mechanical engineers supervise the procurement, installation, removal and maintenance of mining mechanical equipment, using their knowledge of mechanical specifications. They organise the replacement and repair of mechanical equipment and components.

Essential skills

Knowledge

  • electricity
  • geology
  • impact of geological factors on mining operations
  • mechanical engineering
  • mine safety legislation
  • interpret mechanical mine machinery manuals
  • mechanics
  • design drawings

Skills and competences

  • procure mechanical machinery
  • ensure compliance with safety legislation
  • manage emergency procedures
  • install mining machinery
  • maintain mine machinery
  • maintain records of mining operations
  • prepare scientific reports
  • troubleshoot
  • supervise staff
  • use technical drawing software

Transversal competences

  • advise on mine equipment

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This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission and the Mapha Taxonomy developed by OTIC SOFOFA (CC BY 4.0), in an adapted version. Group codes come from the ILO's ISCO-08. See sources and licences